Perfect Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
The perfect Air fryer shrimp recipe is cooked in 10 minutes and is tender, juicy and delicious! They are also perfectly seasoned . Serve them with a side dish for an easy dinner!
Easy Air Fryer Shrimp
Looking for an easy dinner? Just like you I’m all about easy dinners that can be made fast. Thanks to my Air fryer I can put a delicious dinner on the table in no time! Just like this easy Air fryer shrimp recipe!
These Air fryer cooked shrimp are plump, juicy, perfectly seasoned and tastes the best! And in less than 10 minutes. No wonder it’s everyone’s favorite!
These jumbo or colossal shrimps are marinated with buttery, lemony and spicy marinade and air fried until pink and opaque.
Serve on top of fluffy rice, tossed in pasta or noodles. Or on a bed of salad or as a filling in tacos or burritos. Or as appetizer with a dipping sauce. They are perfect any way!
If you like more easy Air fryer recipes check put my Air fryer Recipe collection. For more dinner ideas, these crispy and juicy Air fryer chicken thighs or garlic steak bites will be perfect!
Why we love Air Fryer Shrimp
- Ready in 10 minutes
- Succulent and tastes divine
- Easy dinner
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
- Shrimps (deveined and peeled) – I used jumbo shrimps.
- Melted butter
- Lemon juice
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Step by step process
How To Cook Perfect Shrimp In The Air Fryer
Cooking shrimps in the Air fryer couldn’t be any easier. Here’s how to do it:
- Devein and peel the shrimps if they aren’t already and rinse the shrimps.
- Pat dry using paper towels.
- Make the marinade by stirring melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper and paprika together.
- Toss the shrimps with the marinade until well coated..
- You can let the shrimps marinade for an hour or cook them right away.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 400F for 3 minutes.
- Place the marinated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the shrimps are pink and opaque. You don’t need to flip it but if you want you can flip and cook for an additional minute or two.
- Check seasoning. Add more melted butter and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
What Air Fryer To Use?
I use a Cosori 5.8 quart basket type and is perfect for our family! I can cook about 1lb of shrimps in one go!
How To Cook Frozen Shrimp
I always have a bag of frozen shrimps in the Air fryer because of how easy it is to cook. If you are cooking shrimp from frozen follow these tips:
- Thaw the frozen shrimp in warm water.
- Devein and peel the shrimps.
- You need to dry them thoroughly with paper towels.
- Toss them in the marinade and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes in the Air fryer.
- Serve warm.
If you’re using pre-cooked thawed shrimp, follow these steps:
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss shrimps in the marinade and leave it for an hour or two.
- Preheat the Air fryer. Place the marinated shrimp in the Air fryer basket.
- Cook for about 4 minutes. Since they’re already cooked we just need to heat them through.
Tips to Make the Best Air Fryer Shrimp
- Make sure the shrimps are dry.
- You can line the Air fryer basket with parchment papers or brush with some cooking oil.
- Place the shrimps on a single layer on the Air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd them!
- Cook until the shrimps turn pink and plump. You can flip the shrimps and cook further for a minute or two.
- Once cooked, check seasoning. You can add more melted butter and more pepper or lemon juice.
How to Store
You can store the cooked shrimp in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat them in the Air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes or until warm.
What To Serve Air Fryer Shrimp With
The options are endless.
I like to serve them with fluffy buttered rice. They’ll be great with a vegetable fried rice too.
Or on pasta or noodles for comforting meal. On a bed of salad for light lunch or dinner.
Use the cooked shrimps as a filling in tacos or burritos.
Serve them as an appetizer with a dipping or cocktail sauce.
More Air Fryer Recipes You Might Enjoy:
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Air Fryer Side Dishes:
- Air Fryer Crispy Roast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- Best Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Perfect Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
Air Fryer Desserts and Snacks:
- Air Fryer Brownies
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Air Fryer Banana Bread
- Air Fryer Blueberry Scones
- Air Fryer Roasted Nut Mix
- Air Fryer Homemade Pizza Rolls
- Air Fryer Frozen Samosa
Recipe
Air Fryer Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimps
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ to 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Devein and peel the shrimps if they aren't already and rinse the shrimps. Pat them dry using paper towels. Preheat the Air fryer at 400F for 3 minutes.
- Make the marinade by stirring melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper and paprika together.
- Toss the shrimps with the marinade until well coated. Let the shrimps marinade for an hour or cook them right away.
- Place the marinated shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the shrimps are pink and plump. Flipping the shrimp is not needed but you can if you want to cook the other side too. Flip it and cook for another minute or two.
- Check seasoning. Add more melted butter and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storage – store the cooked shrimp in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the Air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes or until warm.
- For cooking frozen shrimp or pre cooked shrimp see the post above.
It sounds and looks delicious. I will try it next trip to the market. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you! Let me know how it turns out!
Looks great! I’ll have to give this a try.
Hi Sally, Thank you!